Young Filipino breast cancer patients have worse survival outcomes.

Background: In the 2020 GLOBOCAN report, breast cancer is the 3rd most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the Philippines. The incidence of breast cancer in the young (≤40 years) was reported to be higher in the Philippines compared to other Asian countries. Several studies have consistently demonstrated poor survival outcomes in this age group due to its aggressiveness and unique tumour biology.

Outcomes after ventral hernia repair using the extended totally extraperitoneal approach: Initial experience from the Philippines.

Introduction: Newer extraperitoneal techniques of laparoscopic ventral/incisional hernia repair (LVIHR) have been continually introduced since the popularity of the laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh technique began in 1993. One of which is the extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) approach allowing wide mesh augmentation, concurrent repair of diastasis recti, and performance of transversus abdominis release (TAR) for large/complex hernias. However, minimally invasive/laparoendoscopic ventral hernia repair is not yet widely adopted in the Philippines.

Carbon dioxide embolism during transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy: A case report and literature review.

The creation of the surgical space in transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery may put the anterior jugular vein at risk for injury and possibly lead to carbon dioxide (CO ) embolism. Although rare, CO embolism is potentially fatal. We report a case of a 67-year-old female who underwent transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) for a benign thyroid disease.

Scarless total thyroidectomy via transoral endoscopic vestibular approach: initial case series in a developing Asian country.

Conventional open thyroidectomy may leave a visible scar postoperatively and can lead to impaired quality of life. Since 2016, the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via vestibular approach (TOETVA) has gained popularity due to being a true 'scarless' procedure. However, minimally invasive thyroidectomy has not been widely adopted in the Philippines yet.

Bariatric Surgery in Cebu, Philippines: Current Status and Initial Experience With Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background The prevalence of obesity in the Philippines has increased more than three-fold over the last two decades. However, bariatric surgery has not been widely adopted yet in the country. Local data mainly on laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are limited as well.

Preoperative embolization of a giant benign phyllodes tumor: A case report and review of literature.

Introduction And Importance: Phyllodes tumors (PT) account for less than 1% of all breast tumors. Giant PTs can lead to breast disfigurement, tumoral ulceration, and bleeding. Outright surgical excision can be challenging or unsafe.

Large benign schwannoma of the greater omentum with synchronous cervical cancer: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Schwannomas are uncommon tumors of the omentum with only 16 reported cases originating from the greater omentum in the literature. We report for the first time a synchronous presentation of an omental schwannoma and cervical cancer.

Case Presentation: A 37-year-old female presented with an abdominal mass and heavy vaginal bleeding.

Outcomes of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Using Blue Dye Method for Early Breast Cancer - A Single-Institution Experience in the Philippines.

Purpose: This study aimed to share our experience with SLNB in the Filipino population with early breast cancer.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective review was done on all patients with confirmed invasive breast carcinoma, tumor size of 5 cm or less (T1/T2), who preoperatively had no clinical signs of axillary metastasis and subsequently underwent SLNB with blue dye method from January 01, 2008 to December 31, 2017. Clinicopathologic profiles were recorded.